I believe that to action this would amount to fraud. Probably the last thing needed at this point.

actually while I’m here this is my PSA: – the guy is 45, 3 kids – no apparent reason for this to happen but obviously this is now a tragedy – the main advice I get of what people should have in place is 1) critical illness cover and 2) apply for your partner to have poa – I now have both

https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney/make-lasting-power

Also – are you sure that PoA is what you need?

this doesn’t apply as you allude – he is not capable of granting poa – how it works is she needs to apply for deputy, the doctor signs that he is not capable of dealing with his affairs, then the court of protection grant or not, in this case the doctor has just signed it so it will now take 10-12 weeks to process – hence in 3 months he will be in another £1.5k debt so is there anything we can do in the meantime…

Christians Against Poverty are another charity

good call and a new one to me – I/she will call them a call, and many thanks for the kind words (it’s her that is having the toughest time obvs)

Deal with the secured debt, they cay the CCS off a fiver a month once it’s been through the ccj process, at least he’ll have a roof over his head

this is the aim but we can’t get the cc co.s to adjust anything (to be fair their argument is you could be making up the story to stitch someone you don’t like) but it’s a good suggestion – no critical illness insurance

Worth a call at least to the debt help lines for the cards. They may not be able to help, but she may be able to get advise.

the step change site has been useful pointing to advice such as the above (payment scheme to ccs) but they don’t advise on the total default advice

I would be seeing if the neurology ward has a social worker attached

they have a patient advisory service (so a nominated helper beyond the ward) but on financials they point you to cab/lawyers – I will get them to ask though

I believe that to action this would amount to fraud. Probably the last thing needed at this point.

hence the catch-22 situation – that said there are mitigating circumstances I would argue for in court if needed.

thanks all

edit: just seen the stepchange link, yep they’re the best so far, thanks

It’s been a few years (over 20!) but Gokyo Lakes was pretty good.

+1

Did gokyo valley/lakes 8 years ago – about 11 or 12 days up and down from lukla airport – properly challenging (over 5500m, you can keep going up too), great views of everest, doable without a guide, epic and i mean really epic scenery and best of all not busy (ok best of all is the scenery obvs)

tfo – enjoyed that

good psa thanks

yep – constant battle mind: slipped disc related to bad posture 10 years ago, physio for 6 weeks but as above alexander technique for 6 weeks to remind yourself what good posture looks like – then adopting that posture (or reminding yourself to when you slip up) and i haven’t had back issues for 6 years, clearly have a less curved spine – even have less double chin (a sign of curvature of spine) – it’s a long process but it’s doable if you’re determined (my motivation was to not have surgery).

What was in the original agreement in terms of fees?

This – they do need to show the basis upon which the amount is incorrect – otherwise what’s to stop them coming back with an even higher demand once you’ve paid this demand?

Hopefully the radio frequency will be stronger than my WiFi to reach outer rooms

i had this concern but it does seem to be much better than my (tp-link archer c9) wifi – the farthest rad thermostat (5 walls from controller, wifi needs a powerline) has a comms issue once every 6 months ish and i bring it closer to the controller to get get reacquainted and it’s alright again

epic entertainment – liam’s a legend, that intercept is what north was born for, game on for the rest of the games

don’t sue me but wear a mask, get a sample, double bag and send to scopes for about a tenner

http://www.scopesaasl.co.uk/

borough market ticks all boxes

don’t turn the stereo on and enjoy the silence

Best lease deal thread on pistonheads

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=1754204&i=5880

edit: i broke the internet (yes it’s been done though)

noooo!!…am up especially!!

edit: for a pic of the layout, not the dicks :)

also (have one, i rate it)

https://petertyson.co.uk/marantz-nr1508-av-receiver

Catering work experience in a big office kitchen when I was 16 – first job on first day the guys tells me and a mate to gently put 40 eggs in a (big, obvs) saucepan and put them on to boil so we gently crack 40 eggs into the saucepan, add water and bring to the boil.

For the rest of the week said mate and I played elastic band shootouts in the store room.

True story

2 lots of 40 mins ish after all on the ps4 so about the same ;)

game on…

disc just arrived (about to gloat but) 1) ps4 needed an update (5 mins) but as above 2) it says it has 3 hours to copy (not download) the data disc over – wah!!!

Digital download had me on at midnight.

dammit – lesson learnt re: digital download, how is it? praise be? am stalking the postie waiting to start my new life (sorry wife and kids, it’s been fun)…

edit: how is it? – a stupid question, you’ve gone to the other side…

<span style=”font-size: 0.8rem;”>do we know exactly when it’s playable from? apols if i missed the post explaining but if it’s released tomorrow (ok the disc didn’t arrive early) does it mean that the digital version is playable from midnight tonight? or perhaps midnight us time so could be one of 5am or 7am?</span>

there’s a subliminal message in there too – it says ‘ps4’ – what a day! ;)

a near miracle says the grauniad

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2018/oct/25/red-dead-redemption-2-review-western-playstation-xbox-rockstar?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

I bought a digital copy the other day, it’s downloaded onto my Xbox now,but won’t let me play it.

pesky – could still stroke the box though ;) (fnar fnar)

#metoo

was faintly hoping it landed a day early – has happened before

Complained earlier too, headline’s now changed to

”Cyclist, 14, dies after Leeds van crash” – maginally better I suppose.

Tragic for the family.

Leisure lakes have (not their fault) sold you a bike that isn’t fit for purpose, while fixing it it is their responsibility to get you on a bike not least from a customer service point of view – they have 10 stores so they should loan you a bike from one of them – I would be asking to speak to area managers/upping the pressure etc until someone in charge can get it sorted for you. worst case hire a bike and ask LL to pay/contribute – I wouldn’t faff about with bodging a makeshift bike together tbh

edit: ha! m_oab +1

I was hoping sluggy would respond but, alas, no…

fair point, stevied FTW too! :)

https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/devinci-atlas-carbon-29er-frame-sram-xx1-carbon-bars/

stevied

What colour is the frame?

tpbiker

Any colour you want stevie is my guess..

tpbiker FTW

Looks anguished

lion’s cum-face?

that’s really not. try explaining it.

Are you trying to suggest that anyone selling on the classifieds can only make a loss or at best break even on whatever they are selling?

basic lesson for the hard of understanding

supplement = enhance = profiteer

example 1 – you buy something cheap somewhere (e.g. 130 from ebay) and you sell it at a profit (e.g. 210) to an unsuspecting member (and if poss offload it if its crap and not offer any friendly recompense) and ‘supplement’ your income = NOT OK

example 2 – selling used items at a loss from what you originally paid but at a fair price to a member (and offering basic customer service) where the income you receive is offset against the loss you incurred from depreciation (basic, and I mean really basic economics here) = OK

tbh i really hope jonnyboi and kryton are trolling otherwise i really despair

So are they the ones that were on eBay, or just very similar?……. I need to know

purchaser of said black/green forks has 321 ebay feedbacks (anonymised user)

https://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidderProfile&ViewBidderProfile=&_trksid=p2471758.m4792&bidtid=2131573902012&mode=1&item=223118705389

slugrider’s frame on ebay – 321 feedbacks

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Devinci-Atlas-Carbon-29er-Frame-XC-Marathon-Endurance-Trail/113139403218?hash=item1a57a249d2:g:jbIAAOSwatRbQnJf

could be a coincidence etc

either way, if I was the OP i would be annoyed paying for black forks and receiving resprayed green ones – similarly if I bought a black car and found out it was resprayed I’d want my money back.

given they’re already trying to fob you off I’d do as gd says and start with a formal complaint stating the facts to head office (look up making a complaint but try to ensure it’s beyond the dealer you’re already with) and saying the dealer has become unresponsive – this way you come across as willing to make a fuss/not be a sucker and the dealer now has someone monitoring them  – typically it’s logged with area/regional manager and with a spot of luck they’ll be saying to the dealer ‘get it sorted’.

rockhopper = why this forum can be great

had the same with a bosch just before xmas – turned out it was gunk not in the outlet pipe itself but where it met the drain – recommend you check that before you buy a new one…

Agree with km – for the dust in the garage i’d at least damp (wet) it all down, let it settle and then hoover up with the screwfix (£30) wet dry hoover – all while masked / kitted up and i’d probably sacrifice the hoover afterwards – this is bare minimum for me…and a defo bodge…

had same – I got it dealt with, method (budget)

1) buy a good asbestos kit from ebay / the chemical hut (£30 ish)

2) (optional) take a sample and send to scopes (£25ish)

http://www.scopesaasl.co.uk/

if asbestos then put kit on again, if not, i’d still wear the mask

3) ask the council if they can take asbestos away (if not ask their recommendation of who does)

4) DIY and stick it in the bags to be taken away

(as mentioned above, this assumes it’s the white less dangerous stuff, if not then get the pros in)

just wanted to say good work sadexpunk